Project Grant 15JOVW25GG00588TRAN

Federal Grant Award Summary

Women For Afghan Women Inc. received a $500,000 Project Grant from the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women under the Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault program (CFDA 16.736), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. In collaboration with Shelter House, Inc., the organization will provide transitional housing and comprehensive support services to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.

The project will operate 10 private landlord scattered-site transitional housing residences to accommodate 10 survivors and their families for a minimum of six months and maximum of 24 months each. Support services include victim advocacy, housing advocacy, financial and employment counseling, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, English language classes, skills training and job placement, and life skills instruction. These victim-centered services are designed to assist survivors in transitioning to permanent housing, achieving economic self-sufficiency, and successfully reintegrating into their communities.